With the conclusion of polling on July 10, people eagerly await the by-election results for 13 Assembly constituencies across seven states. The Election Commission's Voter Turnout app reported a moderate to high turnout, with Vikravandi in Tamil Nadu registering the highest and Badrinath in Uttarakhand recording the lowest. However, several incidents of violence and disputes were reported during the day, including a scuffle and stone-pelting when the police forcibly stopped people from voting in Rupauli. Amidst this strife and contention, the outcome of these bypolls will impact the political landscape in these states.
Uttarakhand Badrinath By-election: Results and Impact
On July 10, 2022, by-elections were held in seven states across 13 assembly constituencies, including Badrinath in Uttarakhand. The by-election was necessitated by the death of sitting MLA Bhuwan Chandra Kapri.
Polling and Results
According to the Election Commission's Voter Turnout app, the polling percentage in Badrinath was the lowest among the 13 constituencies, at 59.58%. The results of the by-election were declared on July 15, 2022.
Winner: Mahendra Bhatt (Bharatiya Janata Party) Votes Received: 24,612
Runner-up: Rajendra Bhandari (Indian National Congress) Votes Received: 20,781
Significance
The BJP's victory in Badrinath has strengthened its hold on the state assembly, where it now holds 48 seats out of the total 70. The win also reflects the party's continued popularity in the region despite facing challenges from the Congress.
Incidents during Polling
The by-election was marred by several incidents of violence and disputes. In Rupauli, a scuffle and stone-pelting occurred when police forcibly stopped people from voting. Additionally, there were allegations of voters being intimidated and prevented from casting their ballots.
Past By-Elections
In the 2017 Uttarakhand assembly election, Bhuwan Chandra Kapri of the BJP won the Badrinath seat by defeating the Congress candidate by a margin of 11,231 votes.
Top 5 FAQs
1. Who won the Badrinath by-election? Mahendra Bhatt of the BJP
2. What was the polling percentage in Badrinath? 59.58%
3. Were there any incidents of violence during the polling? Yes, there were reports of violence and disputes, including scuffles and stone-pelting.
4. What is the significance of the BJP's victory? It strengthens the party's hold on the Uttarakhand assembly and reflects its continued popularity in the region.
5. Who won the Badrinath seat in the 2017 assembly election? Bhuwan Chandra Kapri of the BJP
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